She Became Her Grandchildren’s Legal Guardian at 64 and Spent $47,000 in the First Year
At 64, most people expect to be winding down their careers and preparing for retirement. But for many grandparents stepping into a guardianship role,...
Warning: Uncollected Pension Benefits Average $23,000 Per Retiree Who Doesn’t File Properly
Thousands of retirees unknowingly forfeit tens of thousands in pension income due to filing deadlines, elections, and paperwork rules they never understood.
$18,700 Average Annual Amount Grandparents Contribute to Grandchildren’s College Costs
While a commonly cited figure of $18,700 in average annual grandparent contributions to grandchildren's college costs circulates in retirement planning...
New Study Found That Non-Fiduciary Advisors Cost Clients an Average of $17,000 More Over 20 Years
Non-fiduciary advisors can legally recommend high-commission investments even when cheaper alternatives would serve you better, costing retirement portfolios over $130,000 over 20 years.
At Least 1 in 4 Grandparents Now Financially Support a Grandchild’s College Education
While popular headlines claim that one in four grandparents support grandchildren's college education, the reality is slightly more nuanced—but no less...
Mental Health Costs in Retirement in 2026…The Numbers Are Worse Than You Think
Mental health costs in retirement are significantly worse than most Americans realize. A 60-year-old couple retiring today faces an average total...
Fact Check: Does Medicare Cover Anxiety Medication Fully? The Answer Costs Retirees Billions
Medicare does cover anxiety medications, but "fully" is the operative word that costs retirees billions in out-of-pocket expenses.
$6,800 Average Annual Cost of Assisted Living Memory Care Add-Ons for Seniors With Dementia
Memory care add-ons for seniors with dementia typically cost between $500 and $2,000 per month—ranging from $6,000 to $24,000 annually—rather than a flat...
She Retired at 67 and Spent $31,000 on Mental Health Care Before Discovering Her Coverage Gap
Sarah's story is not uncommon among early retirees. At 67, she had worked hard for decades, paid into her pension, and finally stepped away from her job...
Retirement and Anxiety Crisis Explained in One Statistic That Will Shock You
Two in three Americans—67 percent—now fear running out of money more than death itself. This single statistic encapsulates the retirement anxiety crisis...